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Aston Martin DBS V8 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications

General information
Brand Aston Martin
Model DBS
Generation DBS V8
Modification (Engine) 5.3 V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1969 year
End of production 1972 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 6 sec
Maximum speed 260 km/h
161.56 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6 kg/Hp, 165.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 220 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 53.6 Hp/l
Torque 380 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
280.27 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5340 cm3
325.87 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 100 mm
3.94 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm
3.35 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1727 kg
3807.38 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4580 mm
180.31 in.
Width 1830 mm
72.05 in.
Height 1330 mm
52.36 in.
Wheelbase 2610 mm
102.76 in.
Front track 1500 mm
59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track 1500 mm
59.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension De-Dion
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Steering type Steering rack and pinion